Fine & Performing Arts

Leading a creative life is a mission, a driving force. But it takes more than that to build a successful creative career.

The School of Fine and Performing Arts has produced some of the world’s most
accomplished artists, photographers, designers, musicians, composers, writers,
dancers, actors, dance therapists, arts managers and entrepreneurs. To build
your own success story, you’ll choose from more than 50 dynamic programs to
hone your talent and transform you into an adaptable, thoughtful, creative
professional.

Events Calendar

For this series of informal gallery talks, Chicago artists and authors are invited to reflect on how this modern master influences their own work. Presented by Columbia College Chicago in collaboration with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events as part of the ongoing city-wide cultural program, The Art of Archibald...Get the details

On Friday, August 7, we’ll be opening up a variety of our kids’ group classes so that you and your family can experience Sherwood at Columbia College Chicago firsthand! No experience is necessary to participate in any of our open classes, so feel free to bring a friend! Plus, new students who drop-in for any...Get the details

On Friday, August 7, we’ll be opening up a variety of our kids’ group classes so that you and your family can experience Sherwood at Columbia College Chicago firsthand! No experience is necessary to participate in any of our open classes, so feel free to bring a friend! Plus, new students who drop-in for any...Get the details

In this intensive two-day workshop, students will begin to understand the complexities of the human body through movement, drawing, writing, hands-on partner exercises, and guided moving meditation. Application emphasizes how basic physiological, anatomical, and kinesiological information deepens a movement practitioner's own embodiment and aids in facilitating others? process of embodied understanding.
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